Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-12

NATIONAL THEATEK-Mr Dion Boucicault ap-
peared last night ut the National in "kerry" and
"Ffn MacCOol." An audience OF good proportions
WAS in attendance. AS Kerry, in the one-act play
OF that name, Mr. Boucicault was rather more sat
which better suits his age 'Fin MacCool" is Mr..
BOucicauts old play OF belle Lamar" rewritten
sha m the netan anS gha t1e ma
coloring Of the piece belong to dramatic era
which we have distinctly outgrown. Those who
irish BOYS Mt Boucicault Is SO fond Of portrayine
will find in Fin an old acquaintance amid new
surroundings which AFFORD many chances to evoke
applause by those deft appeals to patriotic and
| tender sentiment which the dramatfst knows so
well how TO introduce There is no lack Of action
nor incident in the play, which was, in the main,
very well received by the audience. And yet tFfn
MacCool" Is scarcely worthy the cast which was
Miss Bancroft, Miss Elmore, Miss Thorndyke, MI
Iithcourt, Mr.. Ferguson, and Mr.. Magtnnis might
be much better employed than In the roles as.
signed them in ''Fin MacCOol."
ALBAUGH'S OPERA HOUsE.-Hanl0n's amusing, at
times bewildering fairy spectacle OF "Fantasma,"
with many new features and scenic and mechan-
ica novelties, re-appeared at Albaughs last night
and Will remain there during the week
TIE A GEk cr GUs last night an
oughly delightful manner with banjo playing,
rollicking and sentimental college chOruses and
hit OF the evening with his Immensely absurd
drama" more thoroughly refreshing and IN
conventional entertainment could not well be de-
vised
THE SCHOTT CONCERT.-The sale OF seats for the
farewell concert OF Herr Schott at Congregational
church Wednesday evening is progressing briSkly
at Droop'S. This will be the last opportunity 10
hear Herr Schott in Washington as he leaves for
the West ON Thursday. The program announced
Is most attractive one and viii evoke the best
Efforts OF the great tenor.
HARRIS BIJOU THEATER--The stirring incidents.
mystery, and comedy of "The Black Flag" were
well brought out by Edwin ThOrne and his cap
able company at this house last night. The large
audience gave abundant proofs OF appreciation.
MANASSAS PANORAMA-ThtS fine battle picture
continues TO attract good attendances and all who
see 1t are delighted.
kERNANs THEATER.-Mr. MortOn'S drama of
ellis Sin" with the interpOlated features was well
received by good-Sized audience at Kernan'S last
night.
DIME MUsEUN.-"A Cold Day." which was pre-
Sented at this popular resort last night, did not
by any means, bave chilling effect on the en-
thus1aSm OF the audience at the Museum. 1t Is an
amusing Skit
PIANO AND ORGAN RECITAL.-Another pleasing
program was given at the Bradbury Palace OF
MUSIC saturday afternoon. Miss DOmer and War
rem ). Young furnished the vocal and Prot. ChaS.
DOnch'S orchestra the instrumental music. The
large warerOOmS were crowded throughout the at.
ternoon, and all seemed delighted with the enter
talnment. We understand this was the last muSi-
Gale for the present.
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